2 ejected from boat after striking channel marker in Barnegat Bay

2 ejected from boat after striking channel marker in Barnegat Bay

Two people were ejected from a boat after it struck a channel marker in Barnegat Bay over Memorial Day weekend.

BARNEGAT BAY - Two people were seriously injured after they were ejected from a boat when it hit a channel marker on Memorial Day in Barnegat Bay.

What we know:

Officials say at least six people were aboard the boat when it crashed into a channel marker near 63rd Street around 6 p.m. Monday.

Two passengers were thrown from the vessel and were critically injured, according to authorities.

Four other passengers were taken to the hospital for treatment.

What we don't know:

Officials have not said what might have caused the boat crash.